Holman, B.J.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Clerk in Feed and Grain Store
• Reference Number: HOLM.H003
• Census: 8 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 02b
• Census: 16 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 11b

Harold + Tucker, Bertrice. Bertrice was born in 1901 in Illinois; died in 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: TUCK.B001
• Census: 8 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 02b
• Census: 16 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 11b

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Miller, Grain and Feed Merchant
• Reference Number: HOLM.W007
• _FGRAVE: 24197523
• Military Service: Spanish-American War,

William + ?, Bessie Glena. Bessie was born in 1880 in Illinois; died on 25 Jan 1958; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: UNK.B043
• Census: 8 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 02b
• Census: 11 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 12a

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Merchant
• Reference Number: HOLM.S003
• _FGRAVE: 24197834
• Military Service: American Civil War, Corporal, Company I, 63rd Illinois Infantry

Notes:

Samuel Holman, merchant, Clay City, was born in Ross County, Ohio, January 22, 1839, and is a son of John and Mary (Hussleton) Holman, natives of Pennsylvania. Subject was the eighth of ten children, of whom seven are now living, viz. : John, in Clay County. Ill.; Mrs. Barbara Tilly, in Clay County; Jacob, and Mrs. Mary Davis, in Columbia, Ill. ; Mrs. Elizabeth Erghenbright, in Coffeyville, Kan. ; Mrs. Sarah Wallor, in Rich Hill, Mo.; and Samuel, our subject.

When the latter was about six months old, his parents moved to this county and settled about six miles south of Clay City, on the farm now occupied by John Holman. Here the father resided until his death, in 1850. That of the mother occurred in 1853.

The free schools of this township furnished Samuel his means of education. He remained at home until about fifteen, and then came to the old town of Maysville. Here he began life for himself by clerking for George Earheubright, who was then in business at that point. He remained in the latter's employ for about rive years. In 1865, he began merchandising for himself, in the town of Clay City, and has ever since been engaged in business at this point. Starting first in the saloon business with Thomas Viskniski, he has, by hie indomitable push and energy, kept on, until now, in connection with Jabez Cogan, owns the largest general store in the city. The firm now carries a stock of about $8, 000, and has a fair share of the trade in this section of Clay County. In 1882, he, in connection with William Markle embarked in the milling business, having leased the Clay City Mills of Daniel McCawley.

In Clay City, February 21. 1867, Mr. Holman was married to Miss Clemence West, a daughter of Joseph and Mary C. (Cannon) West, natives of Albion, Edwards County. Mrs. Holman was born October 10, 1850, in the same county, and is the mother of eight children, seven of whom are now living, viz.: John L., born July 10, 1809; Maggie, bnrn June 3, 1871; Hattie, born February 18, 1873; Charles L., born October 14, 1877; Willie L., born May 17, 1879; George, born May 27, 1881; May E., born May 29, 1883.

January 1. 1862, Mr. Holman enlisted in Company I, of theSixty-third Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. having re-enlisted in the veteran service in 1863. Among the battles in which he served were Vicksburg. Sherman's Atlanta campaign, and the famous march to the sea.

In his political views, he has always been a strong Republican. He is a member of Clay City Lodge, No. 384,
I. O. O. F.

Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884 "

Birth:
His headstone shows he was born in 1840.

Military Service:
January 1. 1862, Mr. Holman enlisted in Company I, of theSixty-third Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. having re-enlisted in the veteran service in 1863. Among the battles in which he served were Vicksburg. Sherman's Atlanta campaign, and the famous march to the sea.

ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

Name HOLMAN, SAMUEL
Rank PVT Company I Unit 63 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 24 Height 5' 9 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion FAIR Marital Status N/A Occupation SOLDIER
Nativity ROSS CO, OH

Service Record
Joined When JAN 1, 1864 Joined Where HUNTSVILLE, AL
Joined By Whom CPT J R STANFORD Period 3 YRS
Muster In FEB 10, 1864 Muster In Where HUNTSVILLE, AL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUL 13, 1865
Muster Out Where LOUISVILLE, KY Muster Out By Whom CPT GUTHRIE
Remarks VETERAN MUSTERED OUT AS CORPORAL

Samuel married West, Clemence on 21 Feb 1867 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Clemence (daughter of West, J.T. and Cannon, M.C.) was born on 10 Oct 1850; died on 12 May 1931; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WEST.C003
• _FGRAVE: 24197849